OBITUARY

Jodi S. Schmits

November 21, 1969 – January 1, 2019

Tribute Video

Jodi S. Schmits

Jodi S. (Buzzard) Schmits, 49 of Sharpsburg, Georgia and formerly of Markle passed away at 4:11 pm on January 1, 2019 after her courageous four year battle with Scleroderma at Visiting Nurse and Hospice in Fort Wayne. Jodi was a 1988 graduate of Norwell High School where she had a passion for playing volleyball and basketball. She earned her associate’s degree from IUPUI. She had worked as the office manager at IU Health in Noblesville for three years, she also sold real estate for Remax in Georgia for five years. Jodi loved supporting her sons in football, baseball and all they did in life. She was a hard worker and loved the outdoors. Jodi was a diehard Colts fan and was a “spunky girl that had a zest for life.”

Jodi was born on November 21, 1969 in Huntington, the daughter of David and Phylian (Thomas) Buzzard.

She was united in marriage to Tony Schmits on May 27, 1996 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Her husband survives.

She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather: Bill Thomas and paternal grandparents: Wallace and Ava Buzzard.

Visitation will be held on Friday, January 4, 2019 from 2:00pm – 8:00pm at the Myers Funeral Home Markle Chapel, 415 N. Lee Street, Markle, Indiana.

Funeral service will be held at 11:00am with one hour of visitation prior to the service on Saturday, January 5, 2019 at the Markle United Methodist Church, 145 W. Morse Street, Markle with Rev. Steve McPeek officiating.

Interment will be at the Horeb Cemetery in Uniondale.

Memorial donations can be made out to Northwestern Medicine Division of Immunotherapy and Autoimmune Diseases or to Visiting Nurse and Hospice both in care of Myers Funeral Home, P.O. Box 403, Markle, IN 46770.

REMEMBERING

Jodi S. Schmits

Valerie Burrell

January 3, 2019

To all of Jodi’s family and loved ones,

I have known Jodi since our boys Zach and Zach became friends in elementary school / probably for 15 years at least. We had some fun times and good laughs along the way. She was so full of life and energy And she loved her boys! She could make me laugh all the time!! As our boys got older - we didn’t see each other as much - but would text often to check in. We are all heartbroken and will miss her. Praying for all of you - 🙏🏼❤️

Bruce Myers

January 3, 2019

Dear Philian and Family,My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Its always hard to understand why someone so young can come down with a rare disease. I will continue to keep all of you in my prayers and know that God can get you through this. Jodi is safe in Heaven and will be waiting for all of you to be reunited with her. I watched many ball games at the Markle Park when she was playing ball at the same time my daughters were. Keep the faith, I know from personal experience with Linda its the one thing that can sustain all of youBruce Myers

Carla Buzzard

January 3, 2019

One of my favorite pictures that will always remind us of the smiles and joy you always had for life. You could always make laughter with everyone around you! We love you Jodi and will miss you dearly!💕

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